October 26 / 16.00 Curragh

16.00

Soft To Heavy

Extra Place Races At Novibet Handicap

  • Prize money: £5701.68
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • 23 runners
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Extra Place Races At Novibet Handicap

Runners: 23 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

1st
4 (22)
Joupe

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £27.40
  • Place: £6.60

Form: 7-6915

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Twice a winner at Dundalk within a short period last winter; stepped up markedly on this year's turf form when scoring at the same venue last month; others have stronger turf credentials.
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3rd

5

(6)

7th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:50 Gowran Park

Joupe

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Peter Lawlor

Four-time winner but just 1-25 on turf, albeit often faces stiff company; has been placed in this race for the past two seasons and that looks the best she can finish again today.

14/1

3rd

5

(6)

7th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:50 Gowran Park

Joupe

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Peter Lawlor

Four-time winner but just 1-25 on turf, albeit often faces stiff company; has been placed in this race for the past two seasons and that looks the best she can finish again today.

14/1

10th

9

(5)

6th Apr 2025

Good

1m 4f 25y

15:57 Cork

Joupe

9st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Peter Lawlor

slowly away, in rear

33/1

16/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 338885

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Bumper and hurdles winner has tended to struggle since entering handicaps on the Flat; one of his better runs when fifth at Thurles last time, just in front of Sequoiaspirit.
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2nd

8

(21)

26th Oct 2022

Soft To Heavy

1m 6f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Advantage Point

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

in touch with leaders, pushed along and prominent 3f out, ridden disputing lead from over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, headed post

16/1

23

(21)

8th Oct 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 141y

15:45 Curragh

Advantage Point

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Bumper and hurdles winner has struggled since entering handicaps on the Flat; down 9lb from initial mark but may need more respite from the handicapper before getting competitive; tongue tie tried last time now left off.

25/1

14/1

  • Place: £6.90

Form: 05541/ D

Last run: 734 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
3-17 on Flat, 138-rated hurdler, Grade 2 novice winner for John McConnell at Cheltenham in December 2020; makes yard debut after long absence
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14th

13

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 100y

17:35 Ballinrobe

Make Good

10st 13lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Cian Collins

Two wins on the Flat in 2025 but losing run over hurdles stretches back to a Grade 2 win at Cheltenham in December 2020; new yard now and has been off since October; may need this run.

33/1

9th

7

25th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 200y

16:13 Galway

Make Good

10st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Veteran has had a good season on the Flat, recording 2m wins at Tramore and Clonmel; decent run back at 1m4f on latest and now reverts to hurdles for first time since January 2024 (Grade 2 Cheltenham novice winner in his day).

9/1

16/1

  • Place: £7.10

Form: 502610

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Roscommon winner over 1m4f in August, clinically abnormal at Listowel; may bounce back but she has yet to prove she can stay as far as this.
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1st

4

23rd Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 100y

Class 2

15:00 Warwick

Theonewedreamof

11st 5lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Ex-Irish mare who has been a bit up and down for Dan Skelton but did run well at Leicecster last time (2m4f, good to soft) given one notable mistake that she made; won't mind returning to further and off this mark she's entitled to have a major say.

6/4

3rd

3

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 25y

Class 4

16:00 Leicester

Theonewedreamof

11st 11lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

First three runs this season were solid, notably a win at Exeter (3m, good) in November followed by a close second over 2m4f at Cheltenham; disappointed at Hereford a week later, though, and pulled up on return from a two-month break 16 days ago, so now has something to prove; however, a bounce-back would not surprise.

5/1

5

18th Feb 2026

2m 4f 11y

Class 3

15:05 Ludlow

Theonewedreamof

11st 7lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Won at Exeter (3m, good) in November on second stable start before close second of 15 to Party Vibes at Cheltenham (2m4f, good to soft) in December; her run at Hereford seven days later may have come too soon (3m1f, soft; ground shouldn't have been an issue); remains of interest for top yard.

9/2

5th
2 (9)
Unanswered

13/2

Form: -11122 D BF

Last run: 89 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Impressive when winning over hurdles at Punchestown in May and has been in fine form on the Flat either side of that run; narrowly denied in two outings over staying trips at the Galway festival, unlucky on first occasion; has had plenty of time to recover.
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28

27th Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 130y

18:00 Punchestown

Unanswered

10st 0lb

J: Nathan Andrews

T: A J Martin

Third reserve; three-time Flat winner won over 2m5f at Cheltenham in November but disappointed at Leopardstown next time; solid on last two starts but needs more up in trip; due to run in the 3.40 here Wednesday.

8th

11

26th Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 180y

15:40 Punchestown

Unanswered

11st 7lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: A J Martin

prominent on inner

6/1

3rd

18

10th Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 155y

16:15 Fairyhouse

Unanswered

10st 3lb

J: Peter Carberry

T: A J Martin

prominent, mistake 4th, pushed along when outpaced before 2 out, ridden when ran on after last, went third final strides

13/2

12/1

Form: 9-491

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ordinary form in three maiden outings for Jessica Harrington; was making handicap and stable debut when winning over 1m5f at Down Royal early last month; now 6lb higher, different ground.
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6th

5

(2)

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 185y

19:40 Killarney

Sign From Above

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Three wins on the Flat and two over hurdles for this versatile performer; most recently landing a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Gowran in October; ground versatile in the past although might just prefer it a bit softer these days.

5/1

7th

6

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 100y

17:35 Ballinrobe

Sign From Above

11st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Dual-purpose; 2-14 over hurdles, the latest win coming off 5lb lower at Gowran (2m4f, soft) in October; not a bad run when fading in the closing stages at Punchestown latest (23.5f, yielding) after a break; sharper now, this shorter trip a plus and has run well here on the Flat; in the mix.

11/1

8th

22

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Sign From Above

10st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Three-time Flat winner won his second hurdle race at Gowran over 2m4f last October but was pulled-up at this track next time; poor on the Flat latest; others make more appeal

33/1

10/1

Form: 732212 BF

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Made sustained improvement in five runs during the summer, recording three seconds and a well deserved 2m win at Thurles; stays well, ground-versatile.
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19th

15

26th Dec 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:45 Leopardstown

Barometer

10st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John Joseph Murphy

midfield

20/1

17th

4

17th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 3

16:05 Cheltenham

Barometer

11st 11lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Joseph Murphy

One 2m win from 21 races on the Flat, showing fair form; has shown ability in all four starts (maidens) over hurdles, the latest when runner-up to an impressive odds-on winner at Punchestown in October; could have more to give in this sphere and it is needed.

20/1

16/1

Form: 956379 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Nursery winner here on soft ground at this fixture last year; tries a new trip, fair chance of staying judged on 1m4f runs at Galway, Listowel and this venue.
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4th

5

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:48 Roscommon

Sir Allen

11st 7lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

2-13 over timber; returned from mammoth layoff with decisive Flat win at Navan in March (1m6f, heavy); given time to get over those exertions and returns to hurdling off what may be a workable mark; could go well.

11/1

1st

1

(7)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

15:48 Navan

Sir Allen

10st 1lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Andrew Slattery

Dual-purpose sort has been off the track since a below par run over hurdles at Leopardstown in December 2024; best watched unless the market speaks.

8/1

13/2

Form: /5-461 D

Last run: 118 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Grade 3 handicap hurdle winner over 2m4f at Aintree in 2021; opened his Flat account with an emphatic performance at Belllewstown in June; has not run since and is 9lb higher, but Colin Keane stays with him.
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6th

2

31st Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 2

15:55 Newton Abbot

Tronador

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

in touch with leaders, not fluent 6th

12/1

16th

19

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 4f 97y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Tronador

8st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Olly Murphy

Ex-Gordon Elliott, third in this race last year from out the back off 2lb higher; won over hurdles in May on debut for Olly Murphy and not disgraced here next time, before a poor show over hurdles 25 days ago; not impossible if that latest run can be forgiven.

18/1

10th

2

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Worcester

Tronador

11st 10lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

sweating, took keen hold, held up in rear, not fluent 7th, no impression from 4 out

6/1

Form: 130071 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
4-30, best form was at around this time of the season two years ago; Roscommon winner over 1m4f trip in May; returned to form with a recent 1m4f course win; perhaps fortunate to get away with a 4lb rise, and valuable 5lb claimed.
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19th

19

(12)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Navan

Final Endeavour

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: H Rogers

Three Flat wins on soft/heavy but has deteriorated in recent years, running no sort of race at Bellewstown latest; 4lb wrong here and hard to fancy.

33/1

11th

11

(10)

3rd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 37y

16:45 Bellewstown

Final Endeavour

8st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

towards rear throughout

18/1

12/1

Form: 504436

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner last year; reliable without winning this year including over hurdles; just behind the longer-priced Advantage Point (fifth) when quite well fancied at Thurles last time.
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1st

7

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:48 Roscommon

Sequoiaspirit

11st 0lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Ray Hackett

Five-time Flat winner (including here) is 1-28 over hurdles; last two runs in this sphere poor but shaped well on the level at Killarney four weeks ago; just 1lb above sole hurdles win so place chance but hard to fancy for win purposes given his modest strike-rate.

12/1

3rd

7

(1)

12th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 182y

19:40 Killarney

Sequoiaspirit

11st 7lb

J: Mr L Hackett

T: Ray Hackett

Strong stayer with the form to feature off this mark but he has been very quiet in two runs over hurdles this year.

10/1

14

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:00 Cork

Sequoiaspirit

10st 10lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Is just 1-27 over hurdles and was well beaten here last time after a break; can improve on that but plenty others preferred.

40/1

12th
16 (13)
Folly Beach

25/1

Form: 8-3008

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Ex-Mick Channon; 11-race maiden, promising seasonal return/yard debut when third behind today's rival Final Endeavour in May; three lesser efforts since then.
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8th

13

(9)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

20:30 Killarney

Folly Beach

9st 2lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M A Molloy

Three years since her sole Flat win (1m7f, soft) but only narrowly denied over 1m5f at Down Royal last month on similar ground; not as effective on fast ground six days later at the Curragh so ground concerns again here.

14/1

10th

22

(22)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Curragh

Folly Beach

8st 7lb

T: M A Molloy

Second reserve; dual-purpose; 1-25 on turf on the Flat; back to form with neck second of 14 at Down Royal (1m3f, soft) six days ago; her win came on soft so quicker conditions a concern for her here.

2nd

16

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 207y

17:13 Down Royal

Folly Beach

9st 12lb

T: M A Molloy

Second reserve; 1-43 under rules with the win coming in 2023; midfield finish on return at Navan.

Form: 025042

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Good second over 1m4f here last time, has done a lot of racing since an early-season win; 5-51 record overall, and placed seven times.
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1

(6)

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:20 Tramore

Magnetic North

9st 6lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Peter Fahey

Was gaining a 12th win (five in claimers) on the Flat when taking Ballinrobe handicap last month in some style under today's rider; two days later folded quite tamely once headed over shorter trip at Naas, that race may have come too soon; veteran respected.

5/2

4

(12)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 84y

19:10 Naas

Magnetic North

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Peter Fahey

11 time winner on the Flat; some good runs for Rebecca Menzies, highlighted by a selling handicap hurdle win last December and two placed efforts over 1m4f at Catterick in April; his stable debut 12 days ago at Limerick was okay when seventh of 12 (1m3f, good); declared to run in 7.50 Ballinrobe on Monday.

11/1

1st

11

(16)

23rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 9y

19:50 Ballinrobe

Magnetic North

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Peter Fahey

11 time winner on the Flat; some good runs for Rebecca Menzies, highlighted by a selling handicap hurdle win last December and two placed efforts over 1m4f at Catterick in April; his stable debut 12 days ago at Limerick was okay when seventh of 12 (1m3f, good).

16/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 065501

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Best suited by good ground judged on wins at Dundalk in February and Bellewstown last time; finished behind Barometer and Sequoiaspirit over 1m6f at Killarney in August, and previously behind Unanswered at Galway.
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9th

9

(8)

6th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 180y

18:00 Leopardstown

Bring Us Paradise

8st 13lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Luke Comer

slowly into stride, took keen hold, soon in touch with leaders, prominent after 4f

14/1

5th

2

(2)

1st Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:05 Dundalk (AW)

Bring Us Paradise

10st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Luke Comer

Won over C&D last year; fourth off 7lb higher mark here in March but needs to bounce back to form.

25/1

Form: 750453

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in third in a maiden over this trip at Navan last week; handicap form unconvincing relative to several of these opponents.
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20th

3

(15)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:25 Navan

Believe In Science

10st 0lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Now 0-24 but knocking on the door over the summer in staying handicaps off this mark; back from a break and respected.

12/1

3rd

6

(15)

25th Jul 2024

Yielding

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Believe In Science

9st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

dwelt start, soon midfield, prominent after 5f

9/2

2nd

11

(11)

7th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

17:15 Limerick

Believe In Science

9st 1lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

in touch with leaders, went second under 3f out, kept on final furlong, no match for winner

7/1

16th
10 (4)
Darraby

16/1

Form: 164933

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Surprise winner at Roscommon in May on testing ground; took a sharp rise in the ratings for that, and found things too demanding until dropping again; back to form with placed runs on last two starts; possibly better suited by 1m4f.
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16th

2

(7)

20th Jul 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 180y

20:30 Leopardstown

Darraby

10st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Brendan W Duke

midfield

14/1

3rd

6

10th Jun 2023

Good

2m 3f 170y

16:15 Punchestown

Darraby

10st 11lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Brendan W Duke

Flat winner; brings a modest level on hurdle form to the table.

50/1

50/1

Form: 495070 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Down the field when 25-1 in last week's Navan event won by Secret Secret; up against it.
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9th

12

2nd Oct 2023

Soft

3m 0f 0y

16:20 Fairyhouse

Jukebox Jive

11st 4lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Shane Nolan

Not the horse he once was but coming down the handicap to a more competitive mark; stayed on decently to finish fourth in a Down Royal handicap last month; off the same mark here and could go well.

10/1

4th

4

1st Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:05 Down Royal

Jukebox Jive

11st 11lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Shane Nolan

Once smart Flat horse hasn't won over hurdles in a long time although some promise on latest at Roscommon in re-fitted cheekpieces when nearest at finish over this trip; seems to be down to a competitive mark.

8/1

5th

10

8th Aug 2023

Soft

2m 7f 130y

18:30 Roscommon

Jukebox Jive

11st 5lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Shane Nolan

towards rear of midfield, headway 3 out, stayed on from 2 out, nearest finish

33/1

Form: 0-3061 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Modest form early in career in Ireland, minor winner over hurdles on British debut before form deteriorated; won very easily at Navan last week on second Irish start, relishing testing conditions and test of stamina; up 15lb but may remain strongly competitive.
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5th

13

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

15:02 Cartmel

Secret Secret

10st 9lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Moffatt

Three wins over 2m6f from ten races at Cartmel, all on softer than good; tends to pop up once a year and latest run was a return to near his best; considered despite being 5lb above his highest winning mark; yard runs three.

8/1

4th

4

27th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

19:38 Cartmel

Secret Secret

11st 11lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Three course wins over 2m6f; below par in two races before finishing fifth behind Evenwood Sonofagun here on Monday; has to step up.

10/1

Form: 086

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Second of her three maiden runs showed mild promise; may improve over this trip, but not one pf the more obvious candidates.
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1st

5

(4)

18th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Rockabill Angel

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Ed Dunlop

dwelt start, in rear, ridden 3f out, headway from 2f out, ran on and led final 110yds, faced challenge towards finish, all out

9/2

6th

8

(8)

4th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Rockabill Angel

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed Dunlop

Failed to trouble the judge in Ireland for Joseph O'Brien but more positive signs for her new stable when 2l second of 12 at Southwell (1m3f) in first-time cheekpieces (retained) 11 days ago; one to consider from an unchanged mark.

11/2

2nd

7

(6)

24th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Rockabill Angel

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Ed Dunlop

in touch with leaders

10/1

16/1

Form: /08-04

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Some encouragement from his latest run over 1m4f at this venue; renews rivalry with winner Final Endeavour.
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12

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:48 Market Rasen

Perfect Arch

10st 5lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Simon West

0-31 over hurdles and 0-51 overall; has shown some bits and bobs of form this season and is suited by this C&D but still makes only limited appeal from 5lb out of the weights.

33/1

5th

8

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Wetherby

Perfect Arch

10st 5lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Simon West

9yo who is a longstanding maiden and was pulled up here last time; he's hard to fancy.

20/1

16

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 5

13:55 Wetherby

Perfect Arch

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Simon West

Produced a couple of reasonable performances in the final third of last year but without threatening, and this 9yo is a longstanding maiden.

50/1

20/1

Form: 005

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Three qualifying runs have been over different distances; well beaten over 2m at Thurles last time; does not seem well handicapped.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

(15)

30th Nov 2022

Standard

2m 0f 0y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Roman Song

9st 9lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Noel Meade

Career-best when upped to this trip a fortnight ago, seeing it out well; just 1lb higher and major contender.

11/2

2nd

4

(3)

16th Nov 2022

Standard

2m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Roman Song

9st 9lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Noel Meade

dwelt start, pushed along briefly, soon prominent, pressed leaders when reminder and pushed along over 3f out, ridden to challenge 2f out, carried left when joined leaders 1f out, kept on well towards finish

20/1

21th

22

(1)

26th Oct 2022

Soft To Heavy

1m 6f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Roman Song

8st 13lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Noel Meade

never better than mid-division, pushed along 4f out, weakened 2f out, eased from over 1f out

20/1

22th
13 (11)
Kashi

10/1

Form: 29874/

Last run: 745 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Handicapped on 2020 British form, when he ran five times for Andrew Balding; interesting on the basis of last season's hurdles form; runner-up in handicaps on three occasions before signing off with novice win over 2m3f win at Cor in April.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

18

(2)

9th May 2024

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Gowran Park

Kashi

9st 0lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Karl Thornton

Dual hurdle winner is a maiden on the Flat and was poor at Sligo four days ago, so not easy to fancy.

40/1

11th

18

(2)

9th May 2024

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Gowran Park

Kashi

9st 0lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Karl Thornton

Dual hurdle winner is a maiden on the Flat and was poor at Sligo four days ago, so not easy to fancy.

40/1

Form: 0/35/0

Last run: 89 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ex-Ballydoyle, ran three times at three, best effort over 1m4f at this venue; struggled at the Galway festival on stable debut after a long absence.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(2)

12th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Greek Gladiator

9st 9lb

J: Nicole Weir

T: James Leavy

Some promise for Aidan O'Brien in 2020 but was poor for this yard last year; cheekpieces but difficult to fancy.

28/1

3

(6)

26th Jun 2023

Good

1m 4f 169y

19:50 Ballinrobe

Greek Gladiator

10st 0lb

J: Dean Curran

T: James Leavy

One fair run for Aidan O'Brien three seasons ago; tailed off twice for this yard last season after a long absence; first-time cheekpieces.

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast €228.69
Tricast €4649.30

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